Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined: The meeting was "cancelled" because of the convocation.
"Cancelled" means to stop or call off, so "broke off" is the closest in meaning, fitting the context of halting the meeting.
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined: Can you "give a good explanation" for your behavior?
"Give a good explanation" means to justify or explain, so "account for" is the closest, fitting the context of explaining behavior.
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined: Thousands of students "are candidates for" the examination, but only very few pass.
"Are candidates for" means to register or apply for, so "enter for" is the closest, fitting the context of taking an examination.
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined: Osyaku "started playing" football because he thought it would develop him physically.
"Started playing" means to begin an activity, so "took up football" is the closest, fitting the context of starting football for physical development.
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined: "For all he cared", the game was as good as lost.
"For all he cared" implies an expectation, and "as good as lost" means nearly certain to lose, so "He was almost certain that the game would be lost" fits.
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined: In their desire to impress their friends and relatives, many young workers "bite off more than they can chew" in terms of financial obligations.
"Bite off more than they can chew" means to take on more than one can handle, so "take on more responsibility than they can afford" fits the context of financial obligations.
Select the word opposite in meaning to the underlined: The long straight trunk of the tree is "ideal" for roundwood used like railway sleepers, rafters, and fence posts.
"Ideal" means perfectly suitable, so the opposite is "most unsuitable", fitting the context of the tree’s use.
Choose the expression which best completes the sentence: My uncle told me, 'I have a large house, and you are welcome to the protection it offers'. My uncle told me that ......
In reported speech, 'I have' becomes 'he had', and 'you are' becomes 'I was', so "he had a large house, and I was welcome to the protection it offered" fits.
Choose the expression which best completes the sentence: The student who went home without an exit has apologized .... his misconduct.
"Apologized for" is the correct preposition for expressing regret over an action, fitting the context of misconduct.
Choose the expression which best completes the sentence: What do you want me to do now? I'm .... withdrawing and keeping quiet.
"I'm up" implies being ready or inclined in this informal context, fitting best for deciding on withdrawing and keeping quiet.
Choose the expression which best completes the sentence: John arrived at the airport on time, but he could not get .... the plane.
"Get on the plane" is the correct phrase for boarding, fitting the context.
Choose the expression which best completes the sentence: I have not seen my housemaster .... the beginning of this session.
"Since the beginning" indicates a starting point in time, fitting the context of not seeing the housemaster.
Choose the expression which best completes the sentence: The most stupid boy in the class passed the examination contrary .... the expectation of others.
"Contrary to" is the correct phrase for going against expectations, fitting the context.
Choose the expression which best completes the sentence: She wounded the man .... the back with her knitting needle.
"In the back" is the correct phrase for the location of the wound, fitting the context.
Choose the expression which best completes the sentence: There is no doubt that every lady takes great pride .... her appearance.
"Takes great pride in" is the correct phrase for being proud of something, fitting the context of appearance.
Choose the expression which best completes the sentence: 'Have you given the patient his medicine?' The doctor asked the nurse ....
In reported speech, the doctor (he) asks the nurse (she), so "if she had given the patient his medicine" fits with the correct pronoun and tense shift.
Select the one which most appropriately completes the sentence: I was seriously disappointed when the .... between the two teams ended in a goalless draw.
"Match" is the correct term for a sports game, fitting the context of a goalless draw.
Select the one which most appropriately completes the sentence: Shall I make the cheque .... you or to your firm?
"Make the cheque out to" is the correct phrase for issuing a cheque, fitting the context.
Select the one which most appropriately completes the sentence: .... the main points of the lectures given by the Director of the institute.
"There were" introduces the existence of multiple main points, fitting the context of summarizing lectures.
Select the one which most appropriately completes the sentence: If only I ...... insured! But I wasn't. Now I have to pay a lot of money.
"If only I had been insured" uses the past perfect for a past regret, fitting the context of an unreal past situation.
Select the one which most appropriately completes the sentence: The young man looked carefully at the long document, but he couldn't make .... what it meant.
"Make out" means to understand, fitting the context of deciphering the document's meaning.
Select the one which most appropriately completes the sentence: The government suffered a .... when they lost two by-elections.
"Set-back" means a reversal or defeat, fitting the context of losing elections.
Select the one which most appropriately completes the sentence: The driver of that lorry .... lost his life during the collision.
"Nearly lost his life" means almost died, fitting the context of a severe collision.
Select the one which most appropriately completes the sentence: Wherever the leader went, people struggled to catch a .... of him.
"Catch a glimpse" means to briefly see, fitting the context of struggling to see the leader.
Select the one which most appropriately completes the sentence: Mrs. Okoro .... in this school since 1975.
"Has been teaching since 1975" indicates an ongoing action from the past to the present, fitting the context.
Select the one which most appropriately completes the sentence: Paulina arrived late; she ...... the right route.
"Could not have taken" indicates a past impossibility, fitting the context of arriving late due to a wrong route.
Select the one which most appropriately completes the sentence: It was a funny episode, so I ......
"Couldn’t help laughing" uses the gerund after "couldn’t help", fitting the context of an involuntary reaction to humor.
Select the one which most appropriately completes the sentence: Evelyn: I've submitted eight copies. Joseph: You .... eight. Three would have been enough.
"Needn't have submitted" means it was unnecessary to submit eight copies, fitting the context of excess action.
Select the one which most appropriately completes the sentence: The market women ... profit ranges from thirty to fifty percent are making .... difficult for the ordinary people.
"Whose profit ranges" identifies the women, and "making life difficult" fits the context of the impact on ordinary people.
Select the one which most appropriately completes the sentence: Someone .... the radio cassette since 6 p.m. I wish he .... turn it off.
"Has been playing since 6 p.m." indicates a continuous action, and "I wish he would turn it off" expresses a desire for change, fitting the context.
Select the one which most appropriately completes the sentence: If the armed robbers ... caught, they would have been lynched.
"If the armed robbers had been caught" uses the third conditional for a past unreal situation, fitting the context of a hypothetical outcome.
Select the one which most appropriately completes the sentence: Omeime was taking his dog for a walk when the dog suddenly .... from its chain and escaped.
"Broke loose" means to escape from restraint, fitting the context of the dog breaking free from its chain.
Select the one which most appropriately completes the sentence: I was still sleeping when the national news ... this morning.
"News" is singular, and "was broadcast" is the correct past tense form (irregular verb), fitting the context of a morning broadcast.
Select the one which most appropriately completes the sentence: Each of the contestants .... a chance to win.
"Each of the contestants" is singular, so "has" is the correct verb, fitting the context of having a chance.
Read the passage and answer the question: Urbanization is rapidly transforming cities worldwide, creating both opportunities and challenges for sustainable development. Growing populations in urban areas drive economic growth by concentrating resources and innovation. However, this expansion often leads to overcrowded housing, strained infrastructure, and increased pollution levels. Many cities struggle to provide adequate public services, such as clean water and sanitation, to their residents. Policymakers are exploring smart city technologies to address these issues efficiently. Traffic congestion is a significant problem in urban centers, impacting productivity and quality of life. Commuters spend hours daily in gridlock, contributing to air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. What is one challenge of urbanization mentioned in the passage?
The passage identifies traffic congestion as a significant problem in urban centers, impacting productivity and quality of life, making option B the correct answer.
Choose the option that best completes the sentence: The politician’s speech was so vague that it left the audience ....
A vague speech lacks clarity, so "confused" best describes the audience’s reaction.
Select the word opposite in meaning to the underlined: His decision to resign was a "bold" move.
"Bold" means courageous or daring, so the opposite is "timid", meaning lacking courage.
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined: The teacher’s instructions were "explicit", leaving no room for confusion.
"Explicit" means clearly stated, so "clear" is the closest in meaning, fitting the context of unambiguous instructions.
Select the one which most appropriately completes the sentence: Neither the manager nor his assistants .... available for the meeting.
The subject 'neither the manager nor his assistants' is plural, so "were" is the correct verb for past tense.
Choose the expression which best completes the sentence: By the time the guests arrive, we .... the decorations.
"Will have finished" is future perfect tense, indicating completion before the guests arrive, fitting the context.
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